Climate Action for Individuals
As individuals all of us can play our part in combating climate change. 63% of Australians believe it is their responsibility to do something about climate change.
View and download The Ipsos Climate Change Report (2007-2023) here.
Have an understanding
- Download Earth Hero - Earth Hero allows people to determine and understand carbon emissions. Targets can be set, which will enable you to take action and improve lives and care for our planet.
LISTEN TO FIRST NATIONS WISDOM
- Gain insights from First Nations people and show support for organisations like Seed.
STAY INFORMED / JOIN GROUPS
Join the following Facebook pages and groups for updates and engagement:
- Sunshine Coast's Climate Action Network
- Sunshine Coast Environment Council
- Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC) - a youth-run organisation in Australia whose mission is to build a movement of young people who lead to the solutions of the climate crisis.
- The Noosa Environmental Hub - teaches essential curriculum by engaging students in real-life projects specific to their local area.
- Shine From Within Academy - founded on the Sunshine Coast, is an online group that helps youth from around the globe to navigate their purpose and start the conversation about climate change. Online coaching groups cover topics including climate activism, advocating, purpose-building, veganism, health, breathwork, self-empowerment, how to be a CEO, etc.
REDUCE CARBON EMISSIONS
- Sign up for the ClimateClever app to implement effective measures to lower carbon emissions at home.
ASSESS YOUR INVESTMENTS
As consumers, we hold the ability to support environmentally conscious businesses and products.
- Visit marketforces and look up your bank and superannuation fund. Are they investing in fossil fuels? If so, move your money to a bank or fund that doesn’t.
COMPOST AND PLANT TREES
- Embrace sustainable practices by composting and planting trees. Methane from landfills is 30 times more potent than carbon dioxide.
SUPPORT DIVESTMENT
- Sign an online petition urging your local council and university to divest from fossil fuels.
EMPOWER YOUTH VOICES
- Stand with the Climate Council and support the School Strike For Climate movement.
SPARK CONVERSATIONS
- Have conversations with friends and family about climate change. Overcoming silence is vital for societal progress on this critical issue.
DISPLAY YOUR SUPPORT
- You can sign up and request a free Climate Action Now sign from the Queensland Conservation Council to visibly support the cause.
Support Carbon neutral food & companies
By choosing to purchase from companies that prioritise sustainability and renewable practices, we send a clear message that sustainability is a priority for us. This can incentivise companies to adopt greener practices, leading to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future.
Carbon Neutral Food and Companies
- Coles - Finest Certified Carbon Neutral Range -> beef and pork
- Peter G Bouchier - Five Founders, North Australian Pastoral Company’s premium beef range -> beef
- Farm Fresh Organics - certified organic food, carbon offsetting, supporting local farmers, weekly deliveries to your house
- Yallamundi Farm - carbon-neutral eggs, pasture-raised and organic eggs
- Paris Creek Farms - organic dairy, carbon-neutral dairy farms, South Australian milk
- AustralFisheries - certified carbon neutral, wild capture fish and prawns
DONATE FOR IMPACT
- Make a tax-deductible donation to fund climate action projects and contribute to meaningful change.